UMaine's Gendron recruiting more than just hockey players

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - University of Maine men's hockey coach Red Gendron knows all about the significance of recruiting. Instead of focusing on just players, the face of the program is now rounding up Black Bear fans as well.

Gendron used the off-season to travel the state, specifically the Greater Portland area for public appearances and speaking engagements as a way to get better acquainted with alums and fans, but more importantly get the connected or re-connected to the hockey team.